No. JOLLY GOOD SHOW TWENTY OCTOBER N o . SEVEN 2016 TWENTY SEVEN A wonderful collection of cars sparkled NEWSLETTER in the sunshine of a perfect summer Sunday morning, as Members gathered GOODWOOD ROAD RACING CLUB at Goodwood House for the Annual Vehicle Display on 14 August. This is an event we all enjoy organising, as the whole GRRC team plays a big part in bringing together some very special cars to be assessed and judged by owners and drivers. This year’s top prize went to the beautiful Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Turismo owned by Michael Toynbee from Amberley in Sussex. As the prize for winning, the car will be displayed in CONSUMMATE the Rotunda at the RAC Club in Pall Mall. Voting was extremely close for second place, with four cars claiming SERVICE the runner-up spot – a 1970 Chevy Camaro, 1957 Alfa Giulietta, 1947 MG TC and 1935 Lancia Augusta. Three cars tied for third: a 1955 THE CLUB’S FAMOUS CHRISTMAS Aston Martin DB2/4, a 1973 Porsche CELEBRATIONS AT GOODWOOD Carrera RS and the 2016 Alfa 4C HOUSE ARE ALMOST UPON US. Coupé. Thanks to all Members who TO FIND OUT WHAT MEMBERS brought their wonderful machinery CAN EXPECT ON THE NIGHT, WE both modern and classic, and made the SPEAK WITH GOODWOOD’S HEAD display such a feast for the eyes. BUTLER, DAVID EDNEY

As the days get shorter and the evenings draw in, ‘Our day begins at 10am, setting up 40 tables, our thoughts turn to the Christmas Ball at 400 chairs, preparing and cleaning the rooms, RENEWALS 2017 Goodwood House – always one of the highlights lighting the log fires and hundreds of candles. We of the Club calendar. Tickets have been selling want to make sure the House is at its best and fast for the two festive gatherings and Friday 9 most welcoming when the guests arrive. After As membership renewals are upon us, we would like to draw your attention December is now sold out. We still have places the party we’ll start preparing for the following to our estate-wide eco-drive, as everyone here at Goodwood endeavours to available for Thursday 8 December so get in evening, which means we can be there until 3am improve our sustainability status. If you already renew online or by direct touch if you’d like to join us for a fantastic night. – it’s hard work, but we thrive on the big debit, you do not need to take any action. To those who post us their renewal Goodwood’s Club events are also popular with occasions, and the adrenaline keeps us going.’ forms: although we have included renewal paperwork this year, we will not do the House staff, who work so hard to give us the Thank you to all of our Members who have so in the future, and therefore we would encourage you to set up a direct best possible party. Head Butler David Edney already booked to join us – we very much look debit by returning the enclosed mandate, or to renew online by visiting the membership pages of goodwood.com. If you need a little incentive to make leads the team, bringing his decades of forward to seeing you there for dinner, dancing the change, all Members who renew online or by direct debit will be entered experience to the occasion. ‘Our motto is the and fireworks. Remaining Thursday tickets are into a draw to win two places on one of our prestigious and sought-after best service in the world is the service that goes limited, and expected to sell out by late October, factory tours in 2017. Renewals open on Monday 24 October. unnoticed,’ says David. ‘We bring in 50 staff, plus so please return the booking form at your eight in the kitchen, to deliver a great event. earliest convenience. DON’T FORGET A STEP BACK IN TIME ME AND MY CAR: REVIVAL SPECIAL At the Revival, the Lavant Bank offers and our 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint some of the best views of the whole GT on the Sunday. This worked out event. Even if you didn’t park your perfectly because we could shelter We take a look back at some of the on-track highlights that made pre-’66 pride and joy there, we do from the rain and watch from inside this year’s Revival one of the most magical and exciting to date hope that you took the time to the Land Rover on Saturday, then on wander through the car park and the Sunday we sat in the sunshine next admire the machines on display. Club to some friends with their MG. Was this the most thrilling Revival yet? It’s with Troy Corser and John McGuinness setting Member Angie Dixon and her ‘One of the joys of the Lavant a tough call, but most people would agree the pace until Corser hit a huge puddle at the husband Geoff made the Bank is seeing all the other that, despite Saturday’s horrendous weather, exit of the chicane, leaving TT hero McGuinness most of the Revival Members’ cars, as we September 2016 reached new heights. to win on his first outing at the Revival. weekend, parking up are all passionate The Kinrara Trophy on Friday evening, On a sodden circuit, the Whitsun Trophy was on Lavant Bank and about classics and 26 OCTOBER & 12 NOVEMBER 21 OCTOBER 8 NOVEMBER the first of two new races, set the tone for the a real thriller. Rob Huff in his Lotus 19 and Mike enjoying the view. that’s part of the fun. ‘We love the GRRC Going to the Revival weekend with a superb charge into the dusk and Whitaker in his Lola T70 managed colossal Enclosure on the in a pre-’66 car just GRRC TRACK DAYS ULTIMATE DRIVING DAY GUILDFORD REGIONAL SOCIAL a textbook victory for Tom Kristensen and Joe wheelspin, with former World Touring Car Lavant Straight. It’s so adds to the pleasure Macari in the latter’s Ferrari 250 GT SWB. champion Huff taking the chequered flag just As winter closes in, why don’t you head to the There has been a terrific response to our Our forthcoming Regional Social in Guildford close to the action and and excitement of the Kristensen’s handling of the car, as he threaded one second ahead of Whitaker. track for one final blast in 2016? Limited places Ultimate Driving Day, which will be held on will take place at The Withies Inn, which is we have such a fantastic whole weekend. his way to victory, was a pure joy to behold. Sunday’s RAC TT Celebration culminated view. The TV screens, and of ‘We’ve been Club Members are still available for the 105dB-limit GRRC located in the nearby hamlet of Compton. The Friday 21 October. Along with driving a number Despite the rain, Saturday’s racing was in a glorious sunlit duel between Giedo van der course the marquee where we can for 15 years, and my husband Track Days at Goodwood Motor Circuit, taking of BMW models, attendees will also have a Inn dates from the 16th century, but has been packed with excitement. The much-anticipated Garde’s AC Cobra and Gordon Shedden’s E-type get a drink, are a real bonus. Also, we Geoff takes part in the Easter Sprint place on Wednesday 26 October and Saturday chance to get a passenger ride with Members’ sympathetically modernised, retaining a St Mary’s Trophy delivered a battle royal Jaguar – and it went right to the wire. With just can walk to the paddock through the and the Autosolos in his 1962 12 November. Contact the club today at Meeting House Captain Anthony Reid. Final relaxed, informal atmosphere. We hope you’ll between BTCC stars Andrew Jordan and Gordon two minutes remaining, they collided on the tunnel under the Lavant Straight. We Ashley-bodied Austin Healey Sprite. As wouldn’t have access to all of these we live close to Goodwood, we can [email protected] to book your place. places remain, so contact the Club to book. join us for what’s sure to be a great evening. Shedden, their Austin A30s separated by just exit from Lavant, causing the Cobra to spin off 0.144 of a second at the finish, with Steve Soper onto the grass. Victory for the pairing of Shedden brilliant facilities if we had decided to take advantage of everything the sit in one of the grandstands instead. GRRC has to offer, and we have 1.518 seconds behind to complete the podium. and Chris Ward, and frustration for van der ‘This year we took two cars, our 1962 already booked our tickets for the 75th It was a true masterclass in wet-weather driving. Garde and the Cobra’s owner, David Hart. Series 3 Land Rover for the Saturday, Members’ Meeting next March!’ For all ticket and booking enquiries for forthcoming GRRC events, please visit grrc.goodwood.com or call the Club on +44 (0)1243 755057 The bikers braved standing water in a These are just a few of our highlights. What memorable Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy, were your favourite moments of the Revival?

PAGE 4 PAGE 1 LOOKING BACK ON TUSCANY CLASSIC DRIVING TOUR, 11- 14 MAY UPCOMING No. ANOTHER FANTASTIC TWENTY REVIVAL WEEKEND OPEN-TOP TOURING EVENTS SEVEN This year’s Revival was everything 16 OCTOBER I always wanted the event to be when we Autosolo Step back in time with the GRRC and get behind the steering Castello. The next day, we’ll set off to San Gimignano, where you Fully booked came up with the idea almost 20 years wheel of a classic convertible Mercedes-Benz or Alfa Romeo on will have some free time to explore the town. In the evening you the GRRC Tuscany Classic Driving Tour in May 2017. will be transferred to Siena for a guided night tour. ago – and I truly believe it was our Tuscany is one of the most picturesque regions of Italy, and the Day three’s destination is Pienza, taking in the scenery of Val 21 OCTOBER best one to date. perfect place to enjoy great cars, great scenery and great food. d’Orcia. In the evening there’s a chance to experience the tastes Ultimate Driving Day The GRRC team, l-r: Cleo, As well as the exceptional setting, the trip has been designed and of traditional Tuscan cuisine during a meal at the Borgo Scopeto’s Final places remaining Alan, Robyn, Annabel, Chloe created to provide Members and their guests with an exclusive restaurant, La Tinaia. After breakfast we will make our way to For me, the Revival delivers a superbly opportunity to drive a fleet of classic Mercedes-Benz SL Pagodas Florence, before heading to the airport for our return to the UK. and Alfa Romeo Giulia Spiders through this historic part of Italy. This is just one of a handful of tours Members will be able to eclectic and intoxicating mix of 24 OCTOBER AN UPDATE FROM ALAN Upon arrival at the five-star Borgo Scopeto Relais hotel in the enjoy in 2017. Other tours will include the Scottish Highlands in Membership Renewals entertainment, in the true spirit of the beautiful Chianti countryside, Members will enjoy a light lunch April, Scandinavia in September, and a summer tour in Northern Go to the Membership among the vineyards and olive groves before setting off on the first France for pre-’77 classics. We should be able to give you more pages at goodwood.com GRRC GENERAL MANAGER ALAN Motor Circuit back in its heyday during leg of our driving tour. That evening, you’ll be taken to Castello details of these in your next newsletter. BREWER REVEALS SOME OF THE PLANS the 1950s and ’60s. The fans have become di Brolio for vintage wine-tasting and dinner at the Osteria del To book , please complete and return the enclosed booking form MEMBERS’ MEETING MAGIC THE CLUB HAS IN STORE FOR MEMBERS 26 OCTOBER OVER THE COMING YEAR such an important part of the whole 105dB Track Day

Final places remaining th atmosphere of the event, and it was just Now in the fourth year of its rebirth, the 75 Members’ Meeting will take place Time flies by at Goodwood, and now, nine months on 18-19 March 2017. As well as offering a weekend of thrilling action on the into my new role at the GRRC as General Manager, great to see even more people than ever track, the Members’ Meeting celebrates Britishness in Goodwood’s own I want to thank you all for your support, and to 4-5 NOVEMBER unique style. The programme will feature 12 races, including a mixture of new making a big effort to dress up for the share some thoughts with you as we begin looking West Country Regional machines and returning favourites. Equally exciting are the high-speed occasion. Such a variety of wonderful Drive and Social demonstrations, which bring all-new sights and sounds to the legendary forward to 2017. Register your interest with the Club Goodwood Motor Circuit. Highlights this year will include sensational outfits are an important element of the at [email protected] Group A saloons of the 1980s, and ultra-rapid GT1 sports cars of the 1990s. Lord March and I have been working closely together, whole look and feel of the Revival. Many Members have already purchased tickets for the event. Those who not only on reviewing how we run the GRRC, but bought tickets before the end of Revival had a chance to win the IWC also how we can best respond to the recent 6 NOVEMBER th Ingenieur Chronograph Edition ‘74 Members’ Meeting at Goodwood’, Members survey, and deliver the benefits and events On track, the Kinrara Trophy on Friday Breakfast Club – courtesy of IWC Schaffhausen, the Official Members’ Meeting Timing Partner. that so many of you have spoken to us about during Hot Hatch Sunday Mr John Chalmers, a Member since 2008, was the lucky winner. evening was a really stirring sight, with Register your car the past year. You still have the opportunity to buy tickets for yourself and your guests at so many beautiful cars and a brilliant at goodwood.com the exclusive GRRC early bird price, plus there are a number of extraordinary It has been rewarding to meet so many of you at our prizes up for grabs for those who secure their tickets between now and drive to victory by nine-time Le Mans local, regional and international events, and to gain a 31 October 2016. The Members’ Meeting is now firmly established in the better understanding of what you, our Members, winner Tom Kristensen. The little Austin 12 NOVEMBER Goodwood calendar, and we would like to thank you for your support in 105dB Track Day want from the Club. During the off-season I want to A35s put on a tremendous show in both helping to make this reborn tradition such a success in the modern era. Final places remaining focus on improving Member benefits at both the parts of the St Mary’s Trophy, while the Tickets can be purchased at goodwood.com or by contacting our Ticket Office Festival and Revival as well as enhancing your entire RAC TT Celebration was one of the on +44 (0)1243 755055 Membership experience. Lord March and I are 2 DECEMBER looking at the GRRC private enclosure location at the Rolls-Royce Factory Tour closest and most exciting ever, with a Festival, and since the survey we have also made it a Registration now closed, more terrific dice for the lead between Giedo WEST COUNTRY REGIONAL DRIVE, 4-5 NOVEMBER tours coming soon priority to enhance the catering at both events. van der Garde and Gordon Shedden. The Our partnerships with Jaguar, Land Rover and Audi at Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy bikes 8-9 DECEMBER the Festival were a huge success, and we are working were awesome too, with TT heroes John TIME TO DRIVE GRRC Christmas Celebrations on more of those exclusive opportunities for Limited Thursday places Members to utilise at the Festival and throughout the McGuinness and Michael Dunlop still remaining year. We will also be working towards offering more showing off their skills and bravery in INTO THE WEST factory tours, visits to historic racing car preparation Saturday’s testing conditions. 13 DECEMBER businesses and a continued regional plan in order to bring the Club to you. The Revival remains our most The Kennels Social GRRC ON TOUR HOT HATCH FUN Register your interest popular event and benefits such as the Lavant Bank In case you missed it, our Revival ‘Sounds Join the GRRC as we head to the West Country for our final at [email protected] trackside viewing area are very much part of my regional drive of 2016 on 4-5 November. Following the same Thank you to all of you who The final Goodwood Breakfast Club of ’66’ vinyl record, produced for us by long-term plan. We will also be trialling a day ticket format as our previous North West and Wales trips, the drive registered an interest in our event of 2016 will take place at the for the March Enclosure, so keep an eye out for more Universal Music Group, is a great will be bookended with social evenings in Taunton and Newton 18-19 MARCH upcoming factory tour to the home Goodwood Motor Circuit on Sunday details in future editions of the GRRC newsletter. Abbot, enabling Members from across the South West of 75th Members’ Meeting of Rolls-Royce on Friday 2 December 6 November. To celebrate the 40th souvenir of the event and is on sale now, England to pop in if they wish and say hello to the GRRC team 2016. Registration for this event anniversary of the iconic Volkswagen Tickets now on sale! We also now have a full team in place here at the and fellow Members. has now closed, and 16 fortunate Golf GTI, the Circuit will open its just £5 at the Goodwood Shop or from the Motor Circuit, with Robyn and Chloe as your Event We will start the weekend with a Friday night social in the Members have been randomly gates to a horde of cult hot hatches, online shop at goodwood.com. All Planners, Annabel returning from maternity leave Castle Hotel, Taunton. This 12th-century hotel is bursting with 11-14 MAY selected. With over 400 Members including the Peugeot 205 GTI, Ford character, and its location offers access to some of the most registering for a chance to visit the Escort Cosworth and Renault Clio and in charge of Development and Partnerships, proceeds from the sale of the record will Tuscany Classic breathtaking landscapes that the South West has to offer. The cutting-edge facility based here at V6, plus a variety of more modern and Cleo as our Membership Co-ordinator looking Driving Tour go to the D-Day Revisited charity. GRRC team has secured a private area for our Members, and Goodwood, the Club is aware of machinery. For this event, the House after you and your requests. As ever, feel free to Now taking bookings the evening will run between 1900-2100hrs. A special room rate how popular factory tours are team will be serving a delicious call or email any of us at any time with any queries has also been agreed with the hotel for those Members wishing among our Members. With this in breakfast in the Jackie Stewart you might have! I do hope you’ll all be back with us at the to stay the night. THE ROUTE DATES TBC mind, the team will be working hard Pavilion from 0730-1130hrs. th 75 Members’ Meeting in March for the We will start our Saturday drive bright and early, setting off Festival of Speed over the winter months to secure a Whether you fancy a full English or Finally, I am delighted to say that your 2017 Members’ from the Castle Hotel and discovering some of the spectacular Moretonhampstead, motoring along what must be some of the number of other factory visits in smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, start of the 2017 season. Advanced booking available lapel badge and car sticker will arrive in plenty of time roads travelling west from Taunton and into the rolling moorland best roads in all of the West Country. online from 29 October 2016 2017. As well as our regular visits to there’ll be something to warm you for the 75th Members’ Meeting in March, while the of Exmoor National Park. We’ll pass through some beautiful The day will conclude with a well-deserved stop at the automotive factories and F1 teams, up on a chilly November morning. Yearbook will follow on a little later. Please remember countryside, including stunning stretches between Raleigh’s Claycutters Arms, Newton Abbot between 1730-2000hrs, where we are also busy planning visits to The balcony of the building that you can renew your Membership online, Cross to Wheddon Cross, and Exmoor’s high coastal ridge from Members can share their stories from the day and refresh 8-10 SEPTEMBER a number of historic racing car overlooks the track, giving great Porlock to Lynmouth. From here the group will travel south for themselves at this homely Devon favourite. preparation businesses, in order views of the assembled cars. If you or by direct debit, leaving the team with a spot of lunch at the Jack Russell Inn, located in the village of (DATES TBC) to allow you to get closer to the own a vehicle suitable for more time to focus on improving the whole GRRC experience. Meanwhile, do keep an eye on Swimbridge, nestled in the rolling countryside of North Devon. As always, we would welcome Members to join us at any point Revival facilities and meet the people consideration to be displayed on the EARL OF MARCH After lunch we will continue south towards the meandering throughout the weekend – all we ask is that you register for further Advanced booking available responsible for bringing so many Goodwood grid at the hot hatch the newsletter for the latest on what’s in store for estuaries and tranquil backwaters of the Dartmoor National Park. information with the GRRC on [email protected] or call us on online from 29 October 2016 stunning cars to the Goodwood Breakfast Club, please complete the the 2017 season – and, once again, a huge thank Then we’ll tackle the zig-zagging climbs between Two Bridges and +44 (0)1243 755057. We look forward to seeing you there! motorsport events each year. online application form. you for your continued support.

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